New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-27

Inc eW-1OrK olalc Ncalner ScrVlCc CON
tcmplated by Assemblyman Smiths bill nc
semblcs that already in operation or being Or
gained in twenty other States. General
Hazen promoted the establishment of State
organization wherever he could, regarding it
a valuable auxiliary of the National Weather
Bureau, and medium through which the latter
could reach with its forecasts large class OF
people not otherwise supplied with "lndica-
tions.' While too much should not be OK
pectcd, at first, of the enterprise which the
Legislature is asked to start, it certainly de
serves trial.
The city is to be heartily congratulated that
through the generosity of Mr.. Cornelius Van
aerbilt, Rosa Bonheur's great work, "The
Horse Fair" becomes the property Of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the Judgment
of artists art amateurs and careful critics. il
was by all odds the best picture in the Stewart
collection for public gallery. The price paid
for it, $4,000, is significant. The artist re
Ccived about $1,000 in 1853 when it was
painted, and when Mr.. Stewart bought it in a
lot with others, it was said to be valued al
100000 Mr.. Vanderbilt gave $13, 900 more
II is not often that picture thus increases in
value year by year. The great 1907" was
knocked down for what it cost Mr. Stewart.
The result of the great boat race yesterday
on the Thames between the Cambridge and the
Oxford Varsity crews resulted differently from
what was expected earlier IN the season. For
q long time the composition of the Light Blues
was uncertain. Luck seemed against them.
Their best men fell sick and they suffered
other mishaps. But later they pulled into bet
was in their favor. The Oxford boat had a
stronger and heavier crew from the first, but
despite all points In their favor the Dark Blues
were defeated. This is the twenty-third vic
tory for Oxford against twenty for Cambridge.
Cambridge won last year.
The shocking murder in Railway, N. j., is
supposed to be the work of tramp. PrOba-
bly, the theory Is correct At this time of year
the wretched Migrants who have been winter
ing in New-YOrk or Jersey City set forth Oh
their summer travels ready for any deed that
suggests itself. Generally they don't mean
murder at first. but outrage is only step from
it, and for that vile crime they are always
ready. For these reasons the police force of
all suburban towns in this part of the country
should be especially large and vigiant in the
spring as well as in October and November.
If Migrants are allowed to linger anywhere
without being called to account, the chances
are that some violence will be the result of
this misplaced leniency.
An interesting discussion of the relations of
authors and publishers in America is set forth
on the tenth page Of The TRIBUNE. II
seems to prove concluslvely that in this country
writer's are more fairly and honestly treated
than In Great Britain. They are general, paid
royalty on each volume sold, or if division
of profits is agreed upon. it is usually gener-
GUS toward the author. The fortune which
General Grants family have received from his
works will occur to every one as an excellent
illustration of this point. tits noteworthy that
every publisher ia speakingOn this subject
dwells at length upon the need Of an inter-
national copyright. That. In his opinion, must
be secured before writer's here or abroad can
got their financial dues.
The ocean race between the yachts Coronet
I'd Dauntless must be nearing Its end Judg-